2012 Society for Features Journalism Diversity Fellowship

When: Aug. 22-25, 2012, at the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism

Sponsor: Society for Features Journalism, formerly American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors

Who is this for: Journalists of color who produce arts and features content for news organizations or those interested in pursuing careers in arts and features.

Application deadline: March 31, 2012

The Society for Features Journalism is committed to developing news-gathering staffs representative of the multicultural communities its members serve. Toward this goal, SFJ is sponsoring a Diversity Fellowship Program for journalists of color in conjunction with its annual conference in at the University of Maryland. Programming will have heavy emphasis on multimedia, leadership and writing.

Diversity fellows learn what’s happening in features departments nationwide while networking with outstanding journalists specializing in lifestyle coverage. Fellowships cover AASFE conference registration, airfare and hotel. Fellows will also receive a $300 stipend to be used toward conference-related expenses such as baggage and transportation fees and meals not covered by the conference.

Fellows are asked to contribute to the conference by completing a project and presenting a short report to the group at the conclusion of the event.